2025-11-28
Continental European TSOs announce completion of synchronisation project with AST, Elering and Litgrid
The electricity transmission system operators (TSOs) of Continental Europe have confirmed the successful synchronisation of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania with the Continental Europe Synchronous Area. This milestone means Elering, Augstsprieguma tīkls (AST), and Litgrid, the TSOs of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, now meet all key technical requirements for permanent interconnection with Continental Europe’s power system via Poland.
The successful trial synchronisation of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania was confirmed by the Regional Group Continental Europe (RGCE) of the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E). Since 9 February 2025, the Baltic States have been operating in trial synchronisation mode, during which all the parameters of the synchronous connection were monitored and evaluated.
As of 25 November 2025, AST, Elering and Litgrid are members of ENTSO-E's Regional Group of TSOs from Continental Europe.
The Baltic synchronisation project formally began on 29 May 2019, when TSOs in Poland, the three Baltic States and the supporting countries of the Continental Europe Synchronous Area signed a Connection Agreement establishing the technical connection conditions that would make Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia part of the Continental European Network. Today’s announcement signals the full implementation of the conditions included in this Agreement.
"Our electricity grid have become independent and fully integrated into the continental European system. Synchronisation ensures that the supply of electricity will not be affected by geopolitical influence or pressure. The synchronisation project includes the successful implementation of the Harmony Link interconnector, which will not only be an additional element of energy security, but will also increase integration with the European Union's internal electricity market and enhance our opportunities to develop renewable energy generation. The next steps are to maximize the protection and resilience of critical energy infrastructure so that electricity supply remains secure, stable, and uninterrupted, even in the face of external factors," says Garbiel Gorbačevski, Deputy Minister of Energy.
“The permanent synchronisation of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania with the Continental Europe Synchronous Area marks a major milestone in Europe’s journey towards energy resilience, cooperation, and independence. It is the outcome of years of technical expertise, close coordination, and commitment by TSOs, supported by ENTSO-E and the EU. This achievement strengthens the energy security of the Baltic States and reinforces our shared goal of building a stronger, more reliable, and secure electricity system for all Europeans,” says Zbyněk Boldiš, President of ENTSO-E.
“The transition from trial synchronisation to permanent synchronous operation mode status may seem like a formal step, but it is far more than that. It marks the culmination of years of continuous effort and professionalism by every employee in all TSOs. We deeply appreciate this recognition of our work and today’s decision. I am confident that this achievement will significantly enhance the flexibility and reliability of our grid operations and establish new opportunities for cooperation. We are grateful to the RGCE TSOs community and ENTSO-E for their continued support and trust throughout this process,” says Rokas Masiulis, CEO of Litgrid.
The synchronisation enables the Baltic States to manage their electricity grids in close cooperation with all other Continental European countries, with stable and reliable frequency control, significantly enhancing regional energy security. Previously relying on the Russian system for frequency management, the Baltic States have joined the synchronous grid of Continental Europe, which serves over 400 million customers.
This process followed years of thorough preparation and cooperation among the Baltic transmission system operators and their counterparts in the Continental Europe Synchronous Area. A particularly important role of the Polish TSO Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE) was the overall coordination and project management, as a direct neighbour and as the system which physically connects the Baltic States’ systems to Continental Europe. Extensive infrastructure upgrades in the Baltic states and Poland were essential for this achievement. Amprion as Continental European Coordination Centre North supported the planning and coordination of synchronisation.
This synchronisation has been strongly supported by the European Union and ENTSO-E, thanks to the co-financing of the European Union. Their contributions included technical guidance, operational and legal expertise.
